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Development of a Multimedium PC by the Tactile Control and Presentation for the Blind

Research Project

Project/Area Number 09558042
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section展開研究
Research Field 情報システム学(含情報図書館学)
Research InstitutionTsukubu College of Technology

Principal Investigator

SHIMIZU Yutaka  Tsukuba College of Technology, Hearing Impaired, Professor, 聴覚部・電子情報学科, 教授 (50231733)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) MINAGAWA Hiroki  Tsukuba College of Technology, Hearing Impaired, Research Ass., 聴覚部, 助手 (00273285)
SASAKI Tadayuki  Ibaraki University, Dept. of Education, Associate Prof., 教育学部, 助教授 (50225877)
NAGAOKA Hideji  Tsukuba College of Technology, Visually Impaired, Associate Prof., 視覚部, 助教授 (30227996)
WATANABE Tetsuya  Japan Association for Employment of the Disabled, Researcher, 担当研究員
SHINOHARA Masami  National Institute of Bioscience and Human Technology, Researcher, 主任研究官
Project Period (FY) 1997 – 1999
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1999)
Budget Amount *help
¥10,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥10,200,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥1,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,900,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥4,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,500,000)
Fiscal Year 1997: ¥3,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,800,000)
KeywordsTactile Information / Visual Information / Personal Computer for the Blind / Tactile Graphic Display / Tactile Mouse / Multimedia
Research Abstract

An assistive system for a GUI-based PC was designed for blind computer user. Both tactile and auditory devices were applied for user interface.
Two tactile devices were designed for the tactile control and presentation. One is a tactile mouse mounted an 8 x 8 tactor-pin array that captures a visual display terminal. Blind user controls any application software by the tactile mouse. The other is a tactile graphic display. This display was consisted of a 40 x 30 tactor pins with 3-mm interspacing. Blind users perceive graphic image such as the icons, simple images and graphs. In addition a speech synthesizer introduced for auditoryuse. Blind users recognize any text information by this device.
Utility software considered for the Windows 98 that is the most popular in Japan. Most application software such as the word processor, the spreadsheet, and the picture drawing were worked on the developed system.

Report

(4 results)
  • 1999 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1998 Annual Research Report
  • 1997 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (27 results)

All Other

All Publications (27 results)

  • [Publications] 渡辺哲也 ほか: "視覚障害者用画面音声化ソフト95Readerの応用"日本職業リハビリテーション学会論文集. July. 124-126 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 渡辺哲也 ほか: "GUIに対応した視覚障害者用スクリーンリーダの設計"電子情報通信学会論文詩 D-II. J81-D・11. 137-145 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M. Shinohara, et al.: "Three-Dimensional Tactile Display for the Blind"IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering. 6・3. 249-256 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y. Shimizu, et al.: "Tactile pattern Recognition by a Graphic Display"Rehabilitation and Blindness. 18 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y. Shimizu, et al.: "An Assisting System for a GUI-Based PC for the Blind"Computers and Assistive Technology ICCHP'98. 373-378 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M. Shimojo: "Human Shape Recognition for 3-D Tactile Display"IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics-PartA. 29・6. 637-644 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 月東充 ほか: "触覚を用いた手掌への方向提示法の検討"電子情報通信学会論文詩 A. J82・10. 1652-1656 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y. Shimizu, et al.: "Recognition of Tactile Patterns in a Graphic Display : Evaluation of Presenting Modes"Journal of Visual Impairement and Blindness. (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y. Shimizu, et al.: "Assistance for Computer Education for Hearing Impaired People"New Technology in Human Service. 13. (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Watanabe et al.: "Application of 95 Reader as a Speech Synthesizer Software for A Visual Display Terminal. (in Japanese)"J. of Occupational Rehabilitation, July. 124-126 (1997)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Watanabe et al.: "Design of a GUI fitted Screen-Reader for Visually Impaired (in Japanese)"Trans. Of the IEICE. J81-D-II. 137-145 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M.Shinohara et al.: "Three-Dimensional Tactile Display for the Blind."IEEE Trans. On Rehabilitation Engineering. 6, 3. 249-256 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu et al.: "Tactile Pattern Recognition by a Graphic Display"Representation and Blindness. 18. (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu et al.: "An Assisting System for a GUI-Based PC for the Blind."Computers and Assistive Technology 1CCHP'98. 373-378 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M.Shimojo et al.: "Human Shape Recognition Performance for 3-D Tactile Display."IEEE Trans. On System, Man, and Cybernetics Part-A. 29, 6. 637-644 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M.Gatto, et al.: "Consideration on Method of Tactile Presentation for Direction on the Palm. (in Japanese)"Trans. Of the IEICE, J82. 10. 1652-1656 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu, et al.: "Recognition of Tactile Pattern in a Graphic Display : Evaluation of Presenting Modes."Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu, et al.: "Assistance for Computer Education for Hearing Impaired People."New Technology in the Human Service. 13. (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1999 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] M.Shimojo et al.: "Human shape recognition performance for 3-D tactile display"IEEE transactions on Systems,Man,and Cybernetics-Part A. 29・6. 637-644 (1999)

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 月東充ほか: "触覚を用いた手掌への方向提示法の検討"電子情報通信学会論文誌A. J82・10. 1652-1656 (1999)

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu et al.: "Recognition of Tactile Patterns in a Graphic Display : Evaluation of Presenting Modes"Journal of Visual Impairement and Blindness. (2000)

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu et al.: "Assistance for Computer Education for Hearing Impaired People"New Technology in the Human Service. 13. (2000)

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] M.Shinohara,Y.Shimizu: "Three-Dimensional Tactile Display for the Blind" IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering. 6・3. 249-256 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu,M.Shinohara: "Tactile Pattern Recognition by a Graphic Display" Representation and Blindness. May. 18 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Shimizu,et al,: "An Assisting System for a GUI-Based PC for the Blind" Computers and Assistive Technology ICCHP98. September. 373-378 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 渡辺哲也 ほか: "GUIに対応した視覚障害者用スクリーンリーダの設計" 電子情報通信学会論文誌D-II. J81-D-II. 137-145 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 渡辺哲也 ほか: "視覚障害者用画面音声化ソフト95Readerの応用" 日本職業リハビリテーション学会論文集. July. 124-126 (1997)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report

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